Flying Roofs & Semis Overturned Due To Oklahoma High Winds

Oklahoma Highway Patrol is currently working several accidents involving overturned semis due to the extremely high winds. They have also suspended transporting any oversize loads while the winds are blasting through the state. These are among only a few of the dangers currently threatening Oklahoma drivers.

Accidents are beginning to pile up due to the low visibility on highways and major roads throughout the state.

While OHP is concerned with semis, certain civilians are tackling roaming roofs flying across yards and posing a major risk for vehicles and people outside.

From roofs to signs, loose metal has seemed to be the most common lethal debris flying across Oklahoma. But trees are also toppling down, landing on vehicles and fences.

According to meteorologist Mike Morgan, Oklahoma has seen winds as high as 73mph today and it doesn't seem to be settling until later this evening on Friday, March 14.

Combined with the fact that fires have sparked throughout Oklahoma, it's wise for Oklahomans to stay indoors and avoid being out and about if possible.

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With increasingly dry conditions setting in across the Sooner State, it's worth being extra cautious.

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DUST BOWLS: Counties With the Worst Droughts in Oklahoma

Stacker compiled a list of counties with the worst droughts in Oklahoma using data from U.S. Drought Monitor.

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Oklahoma's Dust Bowl & Depression Era Desserts You Should Try Today

If you're not up on your Oklahoma history, drought struck the region around the same time America's great economic collapse happened. We know it as the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression.

While thousands of Okies left to become Californians, those that stayed did as best they could to lift spirits in a time of overbearing adversary. They say the key to contentment is a full belly, and Oklahoma's pioneer women came up with some really strange recipes to please the palate.

Treat yourself and make one or more of these over the next few months.

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